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Bailieborough News. March 4th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News, Uncategorized /by PetraBest Wishes from London: On Friday 9th February 2024, James Brady of Tullywaltra along with his son Ciaran, both of north London, were visiting Bailieborough to see Family and Friends and they were staying at the Bailie Hotel, now under the new management of Austin Kelly of Bailieboro / Dublin, where they were made more than welcome. James and Austin have known one another since school days.
James left Bailieboro 65 years ago, to travel to London, to live and work and while there, he met his wife Margaret from London. They have two sons, Ciaran and Emmet. The whole family traveled to Ireland to holiday in Bailieboro and West Cork, almost every year since they married in 1974.
Out of the family of John and Ellen Brady— late of Drumanespic, Bailieborough, Co Cavan, James was the only one that went to London. The other three children went to the U.S.A . The oldest Terence went to Florida and is now deceased, Anna Marie Maddock nee, Brady is also deceased, and lived in many US States.
The third sibling Tommy settled in New York and has lived there for over 60 years, and is married to Betty and have a grown up son Micheal . The youngest is Martha Keaskin nee Brady, of Seeorum, Bailieborough.
James congratulated Austin on his new venture and wished him many years of success. James and Ciaran were Austin’s, first guests at the Bailie Hotel, where they spent three nights and were treated like super stars. James said nothing was to much bother for Austin and his staff.
They were offered wake-up calls with tea and coffee followed by, full Irish breakfast. During the day at any return to the hotel, refreshments were offered and also a gastronomic evening meal. In the evenings, they were joined by James’s nephew, Karl Keaskin, his wife Nessa and family, who are natives of the town.
James wishes Kathleen and Austin Kelly, lots of good luck in the Bailie Hotel, and hopes to return to the Bailie before the end of 2024. James Brady, London.
The Heritage Council: Five monuments across Ireland have been selected for inclusion in the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument Scheme 2024. The scheme offers communities expertise, mentoring and support to help them to care for their local heritage.
The sites included in this year’s scheme are Bailieborough Church and Graveyard, Co Cavan, Cooley Cross and graveyard, near Moville, Co Donegal, Altan Farm Summerhouse, Dunlewey, Co Donegal, Rathbeagh ringfort, Co Kilkenny and Court Abbey, Lavagh, Co Sligo.
‘New Life Choir’: Join us in Bailieborough Church of Ireland Church on Monday 18th March at 7pm to see the Abaana New Life Choir perform a range of worship and traditional African music and dances while telling us stories of life in Uganda. It is sure to be an amazing night which you will not want to miss. Admission is free – we will be taking a collection in aid of Abaana’s work in Uganda on the night. Everybody welcome.
School Enrolment: St. Brigid’s National School, Tunnyduff is currently inviting applications for admission to Junior Infants for 2024/2025. Please telephone the school at 042 9660368 or email office@tunnyduffns.ie for further information. Completed applications must be returned by Friday 8th March 2024.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, March 12th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
Deepest Sympathy: Deepest Sympathy is extended to brothers Patrick (Rose), Michael (Colleen), Paul (Brenda), Brendan, Gabriel (Ann), Raymond (Mary Rose), sisters Breda, Mary (Michael) and Sheila (Jim), nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, extended family and friends on the death of their brother Philip Cooney, Monaghanoose, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan who passed away peacefully on Saturday, 23rd February 2024 at Shrewsbury House Nursing Home, Dublin. Philip was predeceased by his parents Phil and Bridie and brothers Eamon and Kieran.
Philip’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Annes Church, Bailieborough on Wednesday, February 28th and afterwards, Philip’s remains were laid to rest in St. Annes Cemetery.
Annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run: The annual Niamh Crosby Memorial Run will take place on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024. Registration will take place at Enagh House, on the Bailieborough/Virginia Rd., from 10am and the run will commence at 12 noon. All bikes welcome and entry fee is €20.
New Board Members Needed: Bailieborough Resource childcare are actively seeking new directors and members to join our Board of Management / Trustees.
We are a community based service run by a voluntary Board of Management. The Board of Management is made up of a mixture of parents of children attending the service, local interested people and people that have skills and knowledge that are particularly useful on a board. (Such skills might include budgeting, accounting, childcare management, human resources, management experience etc.)
If you think you might interested in becoming a member or director of our BOM, please email bailieboroughresourcehouse@gmail.com with an expression of interest.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: All floats welcome : Vintage cars, bikes, tractors, Comedy floats, Sports clubs, All Business Floats, Entry of floats is FREE of charge.
Great chance to promote your business club etc.
Prizes to be awarded: Best Comedy Float €500, Best Club €300, Best Commercial Float €200 and there will also be a prize for the Best Window. There will also be a Marching Band, Comedy, Fancy Dress and lots, lots more.
Raffle tickets are now on sale in local shops and businesses around Bailieborough town. Great prizes to be won! All proceeds support our St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We are also looking for some stewards to help out on the day. Please contact any committee member if you are interested.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd: The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Teen Girl Bailieborough Forest Camp: As part of Women In Sport Week, Cavan Sports Partnership are delighted to run a Teen Girl Forest Camp on Saturday 9th March from 2pm-5pm in Bailieborough Castle Lake Forest.
Cost €12 (excluding online booking fee)
This fun, sociable and interactive Camp will involve adventure walks, nature crafts, bushcraft tool skills and much more!
To register click the link below
#WomenInSportIRE
Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, February 20th : 1st Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman. 2nd Rosaleen Mackey and Kathy O’Sullivan. 3rd Patty Clarke and Rose Brennan. Best Gross: Mary Cronin and Rena Coleman.
Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence, Adult Classes: Improve your strength, fitness, flexability, stamina and agility. Takes place every Friday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8.00pm. All enquiries to 085 127 1979.
Bailieborough Library: Next Library Book Club meeting is on Tuesday, March 26th at 6.30pm. New members are always welcome
Add a new dimension to your walking with Activator Poles, which are now available to borrow at the Library. There will be a FREE demonstration on how to use the activator poles on Wednesday, March 20th at 12pm at the Library, and all are welcome.
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. This month’s is on Wednesday, March 27th . No appointment is necessary.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club: Hurling News 4th March 2024
Senior; No intercounty game this past week as Cavan, with ECG men in tow, prepared for two monstrous games v Armagh and Monaghan in NHL over the next few weeks.
County U20s continued in the Ulster Development league with an away game v Monaghan. The final round is next Sunday v Fermanagh.
Senior club training in the club is on the horizon as the Spring league comes up at the end of the month.
New club app;We now have our own app. Look up East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club wherever you get your apps!
Membership is now due and can be done through the app.
U8/10/12/14/16/18; No county training this week so we will do a light session on Thursday evening at 8pm for all U12/14/16 on the astro at Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
After school continues in the three local venues. The U12s had a great evening in Dundalk on Friday last as they had lots of games v clubs from Louth and Monaghan.
The week ahead;
Wednesday; After school hurling Shercock AC. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm, 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh Community Sports Centre. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm. Club U12/14/16 8pm astro Bailieboro Celtic AFC.
Friday; After school hurling Bailieborough Community School Sports hall. Up to 3rd class 2.45pm, 4th-6th class 3.45. All after school sessions €3 each please.
U12 blitz Dundalk 7pm.
Saturday; NHL 3A v Armagh in Kingspan Breffni 2pm.
Sunday; .Cavan U20s v Fermanagh at home.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.
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/in Events, News /by PetraBailieborough News. February 26th 2024. Matthew J. Cullen.
/in News /by PetraWomen’s World Day of Prayer: The ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’ Service will be held in Corglass Presbyterian Church on this Friday, March 1st at 8.00pm. Guest speaker will be Jenny Horner. Everyone welcome.
Bailieborough Tidy Towns: Public Meeting: You are welcome to the launch of the new Tidy Town Landscape and Natural Heritage plan for Bailieborough on Thursday, 29th February in the Courthouse at 7.30pm. Come along and hear about the exciting projects planned for our town.
Bailieborough Group of Parishes: We are thrilled to announce that Abaana’s New Life Choir will be travelling all the way from Uganda to perform for us on Monday 18th March. Make sure to keep this night free and invite your friends and family as it is sure to be an incredible night.
Bailieborough ‘Active Age’ Group: Next social meeting is on Tuesday, March 12th in the Courthouse from 2pm to 4pm. A warm welcome to all.
Deepest Sympathy: The death has occurred of Eugene (Janie) Smith, Stramaquerty, Virginia, Co. Cavan and late of Drumbannon, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, peacefully at his daughter Mary Delaney’s home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. Eugene was recently predeceased by his brother Vincent (London), his wife Mary, his grandson Simon and grand daughter Emma and great grandson Daniel, his sister Mary and brothers Peter and Nicholas. Eugene will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Mary and his son Patsy (Carlanstown), his son in law Joe, his daughter in law Mary, his grandchildren Sharon (Finnegan), Wayne, Peter, Donna and Kelly, his fourteen great grandchildren, his sisters Eileen and Peggy, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Eugene’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Ultan’s Church, Killinkere on Thursday, February 22nd 2024 and afterwards Eugene’s remains were laid to rest in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Bailieborough.
New Board Members Needed: Bailieborough Resource childcare are actively seeking new directors and members to join our Board of Management / Trustees.
We are a community based service run by a voluntary Board of Management. The Board of Management is made up of a mixture of parents of children attending the service, local interested people and people that have skills and knowledge that are particularly useful on a board. (Such skills might include budgeting, accounting, childcare management, human resources, management experience etc.)
If you think you might interested in becoming a member or director of our BOM, please email bailieboroughresourcehouse@gmail.com with an expression of interest.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: All floats welcome : Vintage cars, bikes, tractors,
Comedy floats, Sports clubs, All Business Floats, Entry of floats is FREE of charge.
Great chance to promote your business club etc.
P rizes to be awarded: Best Comedy Float €500, Best Club €300, Best Commercial Float €200 and there will also be a prize for the Best Window. There will also be a Marching Band, Comedy, Fancy Dress and lots, lots more.
Saint Anne’s National School: Parents Association: The Saint Anne’s N.S. Parents Association are holding a ‘Bake Sale’ on Sunday, March 3rd at 11.00am in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. Why not pop over for a cake! Raffle for great prizes, Kid’s gifts and Mother’s Day hampers. All donations welcome and can be dropped off at 10.15am. Raffle for spot prizes on the day. Please support.
Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd:
The Bailieborough Cancer Comfort Ltd Committee is available to help cancer patients or their families. Free Taxi service available. For further information, contact: Edel Fox 086 1004030.
Information evening :An information evening on the supports available for vacant and derelict buildings from SEAI and Local Enterprise Office as well as information on energy upgrades for businesses will take place on Monday next, 4th March at 7.30pm in the Bailie Hotel. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Bailieborough Bowls: Bowls continues on Wednesday’s at 8.00pm, in the Community Centre, Chapel Road. New members are very welcome.
Teen Girl Bailieborough Forest Camp: As part of Women In Sport Week, Cavan Sports Partnership are delighted to run a Teen Girl Forest Camp on Saturday 9th March from 2pm-5pm in Bailieborough Castle Lake Forest.
Cost €12 (excluding online booking fee)
This fun, sociable and interactive Camp will involve adventure walks, nature crafts, bushcraft tool skills and much more!
To register click the link below
#WomenInSportIRE
Regretted Death: Deepest Sympathy is extended to loving wife Ann, sons Declan and Padraig, daughter-in-law Aisling, adored grandchildren Shane, Laura and Alannah, brother Matt, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Nancy, brother-in-law Michael, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends on the death of Patrick (Packie Joe) Brady, who passed away peacefully in Cavan General Hospital, in his 90th year, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 17th February 2024, late of Caventymahon, Tunnyduff, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan.
Patrick’s Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Knockbride West on Tuesday, February 20th and afterwards Patrick’s remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
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Bridge: Bridge Results: Tuesday, February 13th 1st Sean Kellegher and Brid Murray. 2nd Vera Bell and Mary Cronin. 3rd Betty Olwell and Rosaleen Mackey. Best Gross: Sean Kellegher and Brid Murray. Bridge takes place every Tuesday evening in the Bailie Hotel at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.
Lakelands Taekwondo and Self Defence, Adult Classes: Improve your strength, fitness, flexability, stamina and agility. Takes place every Friday evening in the Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bailieborough at 8.00pm. All enquiries to 085 127 1979.
Regretted Death: The death has occurred of Seamus McCabe, Church View, Broomfield, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, and formerly of Edenagully, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, peacefully at his home in his 92nd year on Monday, 12th of February, 2024.
Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen, mother of Ann (Coates), Martin, Lorcan, Catriona (Lynch), Mary, and Lucy (Carolan) and husband of the late Anna Martin.
Seamus will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters, sons-in-law Kieran, Michael, Graeme and Stephen and daughter-in-law Bríd. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Dwayne, Stephen, Ryan, Laura, Michelle, Padraig, Aaron, Sean, Shane, Andrea, Sineád, and Shannon, great grandson Shea, sisters Marieileen and Theresa; both based in Canada as well as his carers, extended relatives, and friends.
Seamus’s Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, 15th February in St. Patrick’s Church, Broomfield, Co. Monaghan and afterwards Seamus’s remains were laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.
Cavan Sports Partnership: Women’s ‘Dip and Dash’ : Kick off Women in Sport week by signing up to our ‘Dip and Dash’ event taking place in Bailieborough Leisure Club.
Complete a 200m swim followed by a 2k walk or run.
Enjoy a complimentary coffee and a treat once you complete the course.
A Dip and Dash is the perfect way to try out a dual sport, have fun and meet other like minded women! The event takes place at Bailieborough Leisure Centre on Sunday, March 3rd, commencing at 9.00am.
Bailieborough Library:
Craft Group meets every Friday at 10.30am and new members are always welcome.
Bailieboro Celtic A.F.C.: Massive well done to both our girls teams, who have had a very productive and successful weekend. Our U12 girls put in a fantastic performance in their cup semi final against Monaghan Utd, and now progress to the Cup Final. And not to be outdone, our U14 girls came away with a hard fought and well deserved semi final win, against a strong Kingscourt side, to also progress to a Cup Final. Girls soccer is well and truly thriving at Bailieboro Celtic….keep it going girls, we’re all very proud of ye!!
Congratulations to Bailieboro Celtic U13 Boys who secured a great win against a strong Kingscourt side, to advance to the Cup Final.
Football for All has resumed on Wednesday evenings, from 6 to 7pm at The Vale soccer grounds.
New participants always welcome.
Careers: Thinking of changing career, need advice on careers, educational needs, CV help, interview skills – CMETB (Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board) will facilitate a FREE drop in service at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm-4.30pm. This month’s is on Wednesday, February 28th. No appointment is necessary.
Bailieborough Men’s Shed: Bailieborough ‘Men’s Shed’ is open every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Bexcourt Centre, Shercock Road. New members are always most welcome.
St. Vincent De Paul: To request assistance from St. Vincent DePaul, please use, FREEPHONE 1800 677 777. Should your call be made during non office hours, please leave your details and you will receive a call back.
Walk, Jog or Run: Now that the evenings are short again, there will be running and walking for all levels, beginners and advanced. Fun and free, social gathering in the Chapel car park, Lake Shore, Bailieborough at 8pm. All old and new people welcome. It’s a well lit up run. Stretch before and afterwards, every Monday and Wednesday evening.
East Cavan Gaels GAA Club: Hurling News 26th February 2024
Senior; NHL Division 3A Hasting Insurance McHale Park, Castlebar.
Mayo 2-17, Cavan 1-13.
Full report on the ECG app and Facebook. More good work from the East Cavan crew out west.
Club adult training is a few weeks away in preparation for what promises to be a very competitive season ahead.
Cavan U20s; Another good workout v Armagh in the Development league. Next up is a trip to Monaghan next Sunday
New club app; We now have our own app. Look up East Cavan Gaels Hurling Club wherever you get your apps!
U8/10/12/14/16/18; Club training for U12/14/16 will resume in the next weeks. In the meantime lots are with the county U15/17 squads while the rest are getting hurling in their after school hubs locally.
The week ahead;
Monday’s; Cavan U15 training 6-710pm Kingspan Breffni 3G.
Wednesday; After school hurling Shercock AC. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm, 4th-6th class 4.30pm.
Thursday; After school hurling Mullagh Community Sports Centre. Up to 3rd class 3.30pm,
Friday; After school hurling Bailieborough Community School Sports hall. Up to 3rd class 2.45pm, 4th-6th class 3.45. All after school sessions €3 each please.
U12 blitz Dundalk 7pm.
Saturday;NHL 3A v Mayo away in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park 2pm.
Sunday;.Cavan U20s v Monaghan away.
Club contacts;
U7/9/11; Willie Gaughan 086 164 9280.
U13/15/17/Senior; Kathryn O’ Flynn 087 244 1371.